John and Craig talk to an audience of development executives
about the experience of getting notes as a writer. They cover why
these conversations kick in our fight or flight responses, how to
frame notes through story, and ways to motivate writers towards a
creative vision.

John and Craig present a special clip show with craft-focused
segments hand-picked by Aline Brosh Mckenna.

We’ll start by asking ‘Where to Begin?’ in Episode 174 and
explore how to enter a story. Then we’ll discuss establishing
setting and perspective in episode 45. Finally we’ll take a look at
voice and the...

John and Craig welcome back Andrea Berloff (World Trade Center,
Straight Outta Compton) to talk all things sound: how it works on
the page, on the stage, and in the mixing room. Andrea shares her
experience working with sound for her upcoming directing debut, The
Kitchen.

About the Podcast

Screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin discuss screenwriting and related topics in the film and television industry, everything from getting stuff written to the vagaries of copyright and work-for-hire law.